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Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Skills
Cerner
Unit administration- Charge Nurse
Preceptor for New RN's
Experience
04/2019 to CurrentRegistered NurseStonerise Healthcare Llc | Ronceverte, WV,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
05/2018 to 09/2021Patient Care TechnicianMemorial Hermann | Houston, TX,
Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.
Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
05/2008 to 12/2009Administrative AssociateChildren's Hospital Boston | Boston, MA,
Coordinated travel arrangements, including ground transportation, flight reservations and lodging.
Managed electronic calendars using Microsoft Outlook and scheduled meetings, appointments and conference calls.
Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members.
Developed and continuously improved digital filing and document management protocols.
Oversaw filing systems and scanned documents to manage physical and electronic documents and information.
Answered phone calls and appropriately directed questions to determine which department or staff member could be of service.
Proofed and edited letters and other correspondence to correct grammar and spelling errors.
Worked professionally to handle all client, vendor and public guest requirements.
Processed incoming mail and packages and placed envelopes in bins to be dispersed to personnel in different departments.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2018Associate of Applied Science | NursingTrident Technical College, Charleston, SC, GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 11/2020- present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification 9/2020- present
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